Buena Park detectives arrested a man and are searching for his brother, both suspected of together selling $40,000 in counterfeit theme park tickets.

In a sting operation on Friday, detectives arrested Raymond John Lim, 23, of Walnut, who has since been released from Buena Park Jail, said Cpl. Andy Luong. Police made the announcement on Thursday.

Police are continuing to look for Lim's brother, Michael King Lim, 33, who Lim said worked with him on the counterfeit ticket sales, authorities said.

The brothers are suspected of manufacturing and selling tickets for theme parks throughout Southern California, including Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.

The Lims are accused of posting ads on Craigslist and making arrangements to meet buyers of discount tickets at various locations, including Starbucks, restaurants, apartment complexes and shopping centers in Orange, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

The suspects are accused of creating fake tickets or copying real ones.

More than 10 victims reported that they purchased tickets they were unable to use at parks, Luong said. Police found the ad and arranged to meet a seller of Universal Studios tickets at an undisclosed Buena Park location, where they arrested Raymond Lim. He is facing forgery and counterfeiting charges.

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